Maximo Quiles secured pole position for the 2026 Dutch Moto3 Grand Prix after setting the fastest lap of 1:40.130 during Q2 at TT Circuit Assen.
The CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team rider edged Joel Kelso by just 0.025 seconds, while Brian Uriarte completed the front row after finishing 0.300 seconds behind the pole sitter.
One of the standout performances came from Veda Pratama. The Honda Team Asia rider progressed through Q1 by setting the third-fastest time before delivering another strong performance in Q2 to secure seventh on the starting grid.
The second row will feature Marco Morelli, Adrian Cruces and David Almansa. Veda will head the third row alongside Alvaro Carpe and Guido Pini after finishing only 0.560 seconds adrift of pole in an exceptionally close qualifying session.
Q1 also saw Casey O'Gorman, Scott Ogden, Veda Pratama and Matteo Bertelle advance into Q2, with all four riders improving their grid positions during the pole shootout.
With minimal gaps among the leading riders and Veda Pratama starting from the third row, the 2026 Dutch Moto3 Grand Prix is set for a highly competitive race at Assen.
| POS | FOTO | RIDER / TEAM | TIME / GAP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |  | Maximo QuilesCFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 01:40.130 Spanyol | 0 |
2 |  | Joel KelsoGRYD Racing | 01:40.155 Australia | 0 |
3 |  | Brian UriarteRed Bull KTM Ajo | 01:40.430 Spanyol | 0 |
4 |  | Marco MorelliCFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team | 01:40.454 Argentina | 0 |
5 |  | Adrian CrucesCIP Green Power | 01:40.456 Spanyol | 0 |
6 |  | David AlmansaLiqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 01:40.615 Spanyol | 0 |
7 |  | Veda PratamaHonda Team Asia | 01:40.690 Indonesia | 0 |
8 |  | Alvaro CarpeRed Bull KTM Ajo | 01:40.720 Spanyol | 0 |
9 |  | Guido PiniLeopard Racing | 01:40.739 Italia | 0 |
10 |  | Adrian FernandezLeopard Racing | 01:40.760 Spanyol | 0 |
11 |  | Marcos UriarteLiqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP | 01:40.787 Spanyol | 0 |
12 |  | Ryusei YamanakaAEON Credit MT Helmets MSI | 01:40.799 Jepang | 0 |
13 |  | Matteo BertelleLEVEL UP MTA | 01:40.868 Italia | 0 |
14 |  | Casey O'GormanSIC58 Squadra Corse | 01:40.921 Irlandia | 0 |
15 |  | Eddie O'SheaGRYD Racing | 01:41.081 Britania Raya | 0 |
16 |  | Hakim DanishAEON Credit MT Helmets MSI | 01:41.136 Malaysia | 0 |
17 |  | Rico SalmelaRed Bull KTM Tech3 | 01:41.167 Finlandia | 0 |
18 |  | Scott OgdenCIP Green Power | 01:41.656 Britania Raya | 0 |
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